Cultivation is just so scientific! Chapter 1583 - 838: Relocation
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The majestic mountain entrance of the Shushan Sect hovered high in the sky, drifting close to the Thousand Illusion Sect. Relying on no further cultivators for direction, five late-stage Golden Corpses independently maneuvered the Shushan Sect’s mountain gate toward the earth.
As the descent occurred, the five late-stage Golden Corpses each thrust a hand downward at once.
The terrain underneath yielded to a distinctive crater under the immense pressure, aligning perfectly with the foundation of the vast pentagonal expanse belonging to the Shushan Sect’s mountain gate.
With utmost precision, the five late-stage Golden Corpses lowered the colossal pentagonal territory of the Shushan Sect’s mountain gate, positioning it as though it had always rested in that spot.
Despite having observed the awesome mountain-shifting might of the late-stage Golden Corpses, the sight of their exact mastery over such immense power offered nearby cultivators a sharper insight into the prowess of true Great Cultivators.
"The setup for the Shushan Sect is finished, now I must handle the other sects!" Patriarch Ge bid farewell to Fan Ancestor and Elder Zuo.
She remained incredibly occupied. Though she didn't have to relocate dwellings herself, coordinating communications and issuing orders fell squarely on her shoulders.
She realized that while she held the nominal leadership, the actual choices stemmed from the five elders.
For positioning the Shushan Sect’s mountain gate, she had deliberated en route on the most suitable location to avoid any dissatisfaction from the combining sects.
However, before she could finalize her choice, the five elders had already picked a site and settled the Shushan Sect’s mountain gate there. She felt certain this stemmed from Li Shiming’s inspiration.
Li Shiming stepped out of the Great Power Palace, where Yin Shilan conducted her seclusion. Capitalizing on the close of her cultivation period, he supplied third-grade Spirit Pills and Spiritual Tea, then applied the ‘Innate Wood’ divine ability for her.
Even after merely a handful of days in isolation, Yin Shilan’s physique had achieved notable progress through his attentive care.
In a flash, he materialized above the Shushan Sect’s mountain gate, staring down at it with waves of deep sentiment.
Before, he had perceived it through the linked consciousnesses of the five late-stage Golden Corpses; witnessing it in person proved a vastly different sensation.
He knew every corner of the Shushan Sect intimately and had even identified his former mountain peak.
With the Shushan Sect’s mountain gate shifted, the prior array had been disabled long ago, permitting him to sweep the mountain peak directly with his divine sense.
He discovered his old cave abode sealed tight, its interior unchanged save for a heavy coating of dust.
The spirit field upon the mountain still received maintenance, once overseen by three servants back in his days.
More than a hundred years had gone by, and absent his safeguarding, he contemplated the destiny of those three servants.
"Senior Li, as planned, I’ll soon enter seclusion. I won’t manage Shushan Sect’s affairs any longer; all Shushan Sect matters will fall to the Sect Master!" Fan Ancestor and Elder Zuo soared up to Li Shiming and bowed deeply.
Li Shiming glanced upward to spot Elder Su coming after the two Nascent Soul cultivators.
"Master, a century has passed—why do you look so aged?" Li Shiming bypassed the two Nascent Soul Ancestors and approached Elder Su, filled with shock.
At his departure back then, Elder Su had freshly attained late-stage Golden Core, radiating vitality, yet now he appeared completely worn out and elderly.
When Li Shiming addressed Elder Su as Master, Fan Ancestor and Elder Zuo shared a look, excitement gleaming in the Nascent Soul Ancestors’ eyes.
The upcoming life-and-death seclusion held no fears for them; their lifespans were short anyway. Clearing the grudge with Li Shiming this way brought immense relief.
Their primary concern was the Shushan Sect. Amid the merger of seven sects, it had become a subordinate branch. Without reliable patronage, the Shushan Sect’s legacy risked extinction.
Yet, with Li Shiming recognizing Elder Su as his master—and Elder Su serving as Shushan Sect’s Sect Master—it was unthinkable for the Shushan Sect to face any neglect.
"Shiming, in the past, I wronged you, and the sect wronged you!" Elder Su, touched by Li Shiming’s heartfelt worry, seized Li Shiming’s hand, tears welling as he apologized again and again.
"Master, let old grievances fade away, bygones be bygones; you won’t resent me for the sect merger, turning your Sect Master into a branch leader, right?" Li Shiming, unwilling to burden his master Elder Su more, brushed it aside with a lively smile.
"You have your plans, but the Shushan Sect’s inheritance... I hope you’ll safeguard it!" Elder Su, burdened with unspoken words, could only voice that single plea.
"Master, set your mind at ease on this; following the seven sects’ unification, every inheritance will endure, and the Beishu Continent’s future will only prosper more!" Li Shiming assured him with a warm smile.
Elder Su let out a hearty laugh; he trusted his disciple would never mislead him.
"Shiming, speaking for the Shushan Sect, I transfer the Mountain Gate Formation, the sect inheritance, and the treasury to you!" Elder Su passed a jade token to Li Shiming.
This jade token represented the Shushan Sect Master Token, empowering control over all essential elements of the Shushan Sect.
Yielding this Sect Master Token amounted to consigning the Shushan Sect’s mountain gate to Li Shiming’s care.
"Master, the major array post the seven sects’ union requires adjustments; I’ve already formulated plans. Concerning the sect inheritance and treasury, you’ll keep supervising them. If I need something, I’ll let you know!" Li Shiming explained while receiving the Sect Master Token.
In truth, he held scant desire for the Shushan Sect’s assets.
Having recently assessed his master’s condition, he determined that his master’s remaining lifespan reached no more than fifty years, and in his current state, ascending to the Nascent Soul Stage seemed impossible.